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Hiring a Great COO: The Importance of Building Resilient Operations

N2Growth Blog

At N2Growth, we’ve witnessed the transformative power that a Chief Operating Officer brings to an organization. This c-suite executive plays a pivotal role in turning strategic vision into operational reality, ensuring that the business’s daily functions align seamlessly with long-term objectives.

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Beyond Metrics – Why Human Capital is Key in Founding and Leadership Team Assessments

N2Growth Blog

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. As businesses grow and adapt to shifting market demands, the strength of the leadership team often dictates a company’s ability to scale and succeed.

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How N2Growth’s Unique COO Search Process Outpaces the Competition

N2Growth Blog

A COO’s role is integral to any enterprise’s success, serving as the right hand to the CEO and ensuring the seamless functioning of business operations. The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing.

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Elevating Operations: The N2Growth Approach to COO Search

N2Growth Blog

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. The COO’s influence extends far beyond mere operational management.

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Top Qualities to Look for in an Interim Executive: Expert Insights from N2Growth

N2Growth Blog

Change can be challenging and often met with resistance, so it’s essential for these leaders to have exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence , and strong negotiation abilities. The use of interim executives offers a strategic advantage from an operational perspective.

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Playbook for a New Leader’s First 90 Days on the Job

Great Leadership By Dan

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. She is also author of The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career.

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Future Trends in Interim Executive Search: What Leaders Need to Know

N2Growth Blog

However, the focus has shifted towards soft skills—such as communication, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence—which are essential for navigating the volatile, complex, and ambiguous nature of modern business environments. Interim executive search firms like N2Growth are crucial in addressing these issues.

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